The two-time super lightweight champion Regis Prograis (28-1, 24 KOs) will now defend his WBC title by fighting against Danielito Zorrilla (17-1, 13 KOs) in the 12-round main event at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Originally, Prograis was supposed to defend his title against unbeaten Australian boxing star Liam Paro (23-0, 14 KOs), but Paro is out due to an injury.
Paro, ranked #3 with the WBO and #4 with the IBF, is ready to make his mark in the 140lbs division by challenging the top contender. In response to the match announcement, Paro said, “I have been dreaming about fights like this my whole life. What better way to make a mark on the 140lbs division than taking out the top guy. This is what it’s all about. I’m coming.”
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Eddie Hearn believes Prograis’ addition to Matchroom’s lineup will make the 140lb division even more thrilling. He said, “I am so excited to welcome Regis to the Matchroom team. The 140lb division is fast becoming the most exciting in the sport, littered with big names and glamour fights, so to have the WBC king in the team is a massive coup for us.”
Hearn also expressed excitement about promoting their first event in New Orleans and expected more great locations and big-name signings as their partnership with DAZN continue to grow.
Main card:
▪️Regis Prograis vs. Danielito Zorrilla, 12 rounds, for Prograis’ WBC super lightweight title ▪️Shakhram Giyasov vs. Harold Calderon, 12 rounds, WBA welterweight title eliminator ▪️Ramla Ali vs. Julissa Alejandra Guzman, 10 rounds, for Ali’s IBF Intercontinental super featherweight title
Prelims:
▪️Jeremy Hill vs. Mark Davis, 8 rounds, lightweight ▪️Ginny Fuchs vs. Indeya "Azucar" Smith, 8 rounds, female junior bantamweight ▪️Aaron Aponte vs. Xavier Madrid, 8 rounds, junior welterweight ▪️Criztec Bazaldua vs. Elroy Fruto, 4 rounds, lightweight
